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VIET6502 Vietnamese 3A

Offered By School of Culture, History and Language
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Vietnamese
Offered in First Semester, 2011 and First Semester, 2012
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

The program focuses on language usage at an advanced intermediate level in a number of selected settings directly relevant to life in Vietnam. Contexts of language use include aspects of life in Vietnam such as education system, family, social institutions and tourism. A reading program including selected writings by 20th century Vietnamese authors forms a part of the program.

Learning Outcomes A confidence with advanced and complex use of the Vietnamese language
Indicative Assessment

Attendance and class participation (10%), Weekly assignments (totaling 20%), Mid-term exam (30%), Final exam (30%), Minor project (10%). Graduate students attend joint classes with undergraduates but may expect more rigorous assessment and additional assignment work, tailored to the graduate students’ interests.

Course Classification(s) TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.
Areas of Interest Asian Languages
Requisite Statement

Permission of coordinator

Prescribed Texts

Prescribed texts:
Nguyen Bich Thuan, Contemporary Vietnamese: an intermediate text, North Illinois University, 1996
Phan Van Giuong, Modern Vietnamese, Stage Three, Victoria University, 1996
Phan Van Giuong, Modern Vietnamese, Stage Four, Victoria University, 1996

Programs Master of Asia-Pacific Studies and Master of Asia-Pacific Studies
Academic Contact Dr Bao Duy Thai

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